Little Explorers
Give your child the perfect start to exploring all things art in Little Explorers! This weekly class is designed for ages 3–5 and supports children as they begin creating independently in a warm, encouraging studio environment.
Projects are open-ended and process-focused, allowing young artists to experiment, try new ideas, and express themselves freely. Through creative exploration, children build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love of art.
Each week, students work with a wide variety of materials including paint, markers, pencils, pastels, clay, and mixed media, along with fun materials like paper, sequins, glitter, and natural objects. There’s always something new to discover!
Weekly Art Class
Classes meet once a week and offer consistent structure while leaving
plenty of room for playful creativity and exploration.
When: Thursdays, 4:00–4:45 PM
Begins: February 19
Session Dates:
Session 1 (6 weeks): Feb 19 – Mar 26
Session 2 (6 weeks): April 2 – May 14 (no class during Spring Break)
Enrollment Options:
This class runs from February 19 – May 14. Families may enroll
for the full 12-week semester or choose the first or second 6-week session.
Students are also welcome to join at any time, pending availability. Please email us if you are interested in a different start date or have special scheduling needs.
Please note: If you enroll in the first 6-week session, your spot is not automatically reserved for the second session. We recommend registering early to secure your place.
Pricing:
Best Value: $270 for the full 12-week semester (save $50)
$155 per 6-week session
Location:
Lionardo Art Studio
1212 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Who: Designed for children ages 3–5. Older siblings welcome.
Drop-Off Options: Drop-off encouraged. Parents/caregivers may wait in the studio waiting area.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS AND PROTOCOLS
With ever-changing safety standards regarding COVID-19, we will be implementing the most up to date safety protocols, and will update those enrolled if any changes occur
CAPACITY: Max 6 kids.
ART CLASS POLICIES
We are a drop-off studio for all kids 3+. Parents may accompany child or wait in adjourning waiting room, if desired.
LOW STAFF:STUDENT RATIO Each child is supported & challenged as we strive to maintain a ratio of 1:8.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations made more than 30 days prior to art class start date may receive a full refund. If you drop out of art classes mid-session, you may receive a partial refund for any classes after the 30 days. So you may choose to remain in the classes for first 30 days or you may choose to be out the money for those art classes and then receive a refund for all remaining classes.
Providing availability, you may transfer to another weekly art class at any time.
If a class does not reach a minimum of 4 students who sign up prior to 15 days of art start, Julie Dugger may choose to issue a FULL REFUND or you may elect to transfer to another class.
Let us know at the beginning of the month about any dates that child will be absent and we will work with you with options.
Make-up classes are offered if you give one-week advance notice of non-attentance.
MAKEUP CLASSES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR NO SHOWS.*
*Exception in the case of sickness. If your child is sick, please do not come to class. You will be offered a makeup time for any classes missed because of sickness.